HAR §6-1-2. Pub lie records

(a) ?ublic records shall be available for inspection in accordance with section 92-51, HRS~ at the department in the state capitol during regular business hours. (b) Requests ~o inspect or obtain copies of public records shall be made in writing to the department. The request shall identify or describe the public record and state the purpose for which the request is made. (c) When denying a request for inspection of public records, the department shall state its reason for refusal and procedures for review of the refusal. (d) A reasonable fee, determined in accordance with section 92-21, HRS, may be charged for copies furnished. [Eff. JUL 1 3 1981 ] (Auth: HRS §26-38) (Imp: HRS §91-2, 92-51) §§6-1-3 to 6-1-9 (Reserved) SUBCHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES Historical Note: Subchapter 2, chapter. 1 of title 6 is based substantially upon rule 4 and rule 5 of the Department of Budget and Finance. [Eff. 9/11/70; R JUL 1 3 1981 ] §6-1-10 Adoption, amendment, or repeal of rules: (a) Any person may petition the director for the adoption, amendment, or repeal of any rule of the department. The petition shall be submitted in duplicate and delivered to the department in the state capitol during regular business hours. The petition need not be in any special form but shall contain: (1) A statement of the nature of each petitioner's interest; (2) A draft or the substance of the proposed rul~ or amendment or repeal and a designation of any existing rules affected by the petition; (3) An explicit statement of the reasons in support of the proposed rule, amendment, or repeal; (4) Any other information relevant to the petition; (5) The name, address, and telephone number of each petitioner; and ( 6) The signature of each petitioner. (b) Any petition which does not conform to the foregoing requirements shall be rejected by the directer. 1-2 §6-1-11 (c) Upon receipt of the petition, the director shall cause it to be dated to determine the date of submission. (d) Within thirty days after the receipt of the petition, the director shall either deny the petition in writing, stating reasons for the denial, or initiate proceedings in accordance with section 91-3, HRS, for the adoption, amendment, or repeal of the rule. [Eff. ~UL 13 1981 ] (Auth: HRS §26-38, §91-6) (Imp: HRS §91-6)